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Revision Test Paper (RTP) · May 2020

CA Inter Adv Accounting

This page contains all 19 questions from the CA Inter Advanced Accounting Revision Test Paper (RTP) for the May 2020 attempt cycle, sourced from VSI Jaipur.

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Q.1 00 marks easy Balance sheet preparation under Companies Act 2013 ⚡ Try this Q →
On 31st March 2019, Gaurav Ltd. provides the following particulars with debit/credit entries including equity share capital, land & building, plant & machinery, stock, trade receivables, cash, loans, and trade payables. Additional information provided includes issued shares, debtor aging, asset costs, interest accrued, and non-scheduled bank balance. You are required to prepare the Balance Sheet of Gaurav Ltd. as on 31st March, 2019 as per Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013.
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Note: The specific figures (trial balance amounts, additional information details) were not provided in this question. The following answer presents the complete framework, classification logic, and Schedule III format that must be applied to the given data.

Balance Sheet of Gaurav Ltd. as on 31st March, 2019
(As per Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013)

EQUITY AND LIABILITIES

1. Shareholders' Funds
(a) Share Capital — Equity Share Capital is shown at the paid-up value of shares issued. Calls in arrears (if any) are deducted; calls received in advance are shown separately under Other Current Liabilities.
(b) Reserves and Surplus — Includes General Reserve, Securities Premium (if any), and balance of Statement of Profit & Loss (surplus or deficit).

2. Non-Current Liabilities
(a) Long-Term Borrowings — Loans from banks/financial institutions with repayment period > 12 months. Interest accrued on long-term loans is classified under Other Current Liabilities (current maturities).
(b) Long-Term Provisions — Provision for employee benefits, warranties (if long-term).

3. Current Liabilities
(a) Short-Term Borrowings — Bank overdraft, short-term loans.
(b) Trade Payables — Amounts due to suppliers of goods/services (creditors). Schedule III requires separate disclosure of dues to Micro and Small Enterprises vs. others.
(c) Other Current Liabilities — Includes interest accrued but not due on borrowings, interest accrued and due, current maturities of long-term debt, advance received.
(d) Short-Term Provisions — Provision for tax, proposed dividend.

ASSETS

4. Non-Current Assets
(a) Fixed Assets:
Tangible Assets: Land & Building, Plant & Machinery are shown at cost less accumulated depreciation. Land is not depreciated. Gross block, accumulated depreciation, and net block must be disclosed via a Fixed Asset Schedule (Note).
— Capital Work-in-Progress if applicable.
(b) Long-Term Loans and Advances — Security deposits, capital advances.

5. Current Assets
(a) Inventories — Stock of raw material, WIP, finished goods, stores — valued at cost or NRV, whichever is lower (as per AS 2).
(b) Trade Receivables — Schedule III requires classification into:
— Debts outstanding for a period exceeding six months from the date the invoice became due for payment (shown separately).
— Other trade receivables.
Further sub-classified as Secured/Unsecured and Good/Doubtful. Provision for doubtful debts is deducted.
(c) Cash and Cash Equivalents — Cash in hand, balances with scheduled banks. Balance with non-scheduled banks must be disclosed separately in notes with name of bank and maximum balance during year.
(d) Short-Term Loans and Advances — Advances to suppliers, prepaid expenses, advance tax, TDS receivable.
(e) Other Current Assets — Accrued income, interest receivable.

Key Classification Rules Applied:

Interest accrued but not due → Other Current Liabilities (if on borrowings) or Other Current Assets (if receivable).
Non-scheduled bank balance → Disclosed separately in Notes to Accounts under Cash & Bank Balances with maximum amount outstanding during the year.
Debtors > 6 months → Separately disclosed within Trade Receivables note.
— Assets and Liabilities must NOT be netted off (Schedule III, General Instructions).
— All figures in the Balance Sheet must be in ₹ (Rupees) or ₹ in lakhs/crores as chosen, consistently.
— Previous year figures are required in an adjacent column (not applicable here as it is the first year or prior year not given).

The Balance Sheet must balance: Total Equity & Liabilities = Total Assets.

Once the trial balance figures and adjustments from additional information are posted to appropriate heads following the above classification, the Balance Sheet of Gaurav Ltd. as on 31st March, 2019 is complete.

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1The skeleton

- Write the heading in full first — 'Balance Sheet of Gaurav Ltd. as on 31st March, 2019 (As per Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013)' — examiners deduct for missing this line even if the numbers are perfect.
- Always start with Equity & Liabilities, then Assets — never flip the order; Schedule III mandates this sequence and examiners scan line 1 of each side immediately.
- Tackle the additional information items before touching the main balance sheet — classify interest accrued → Other Current Liabilities, non-scheduled bank → separate disclosure in notes, debtors > 6 months → carved out within Trade Receivables note; these are the 'trap' lines where marks are allocated.
- Draw the Fixed Assets note as a mini-table showing Gross Block, Less: Accumulated Depreciation, Net Block — writing only the net figure in the BS body without a note loses the note marks entirely.
- End with a one-line confirmation — 'Total Equity & Liabilities ₹X = Total Assets ₹X' — this signals to the examiner your balance sheet has balanced and earns the closing mark.

2Examiner-rewarded phrases

“debts outstanding for a period exceeding six months from the date the invoice became due for payment”“balance with non-scheduled banks to be disclosed separately along with the name of the bank and maximum amount outstanding during the year”“as per Schedule III to the Companies Act, 2013, assets and liabilities shall not be offset against each other”

3Common trap

Don't fall for this

Most students dump all debtors under one line and lose 2 marks — you MUST split trade receivables into '>6 months' and 'others', then further sub-classify as secured/unsecured and good/doubtful within the note. Missing this split is the single biggest Schedule III mark-killer in this question.

Q.2 00 marks easy Managerial remuneration limits under Companies Act ⚡ Try this Q →
The following is the Draft Profit & Loss Account of Harsha Ltd. for the year ended 31st March, 20X1 with various expenses, depreciation, and provisions listed. Depreciation on fixed assets as per Schedule II of the Companies Act, 2013 was ₹ 28,76,725. You are required to calculate the maximum limits of the managerial remuneration as per Companies Act, 2013.
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Q.3 00 marks easy Cash flow statement using indirect method ⚡ Try this Q →
The following figures have been extracted from the books of X Limited for the year ended 31.3.2019. Net profit before tax after various adjustments was ₹ 20 lakhs with depreciation, discount on debentures, interest, investments, and income from law suits specified. Additional information includes income tax paid, preference share redemption, equity share issuance, land purchase consideration, dividend payments, and changes in current assets and liabilities. You are required to prepare a cash flow statement as per AS 3 using indirect method.
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Q.4 00 marks easy Pre and post-incorporation profit allocation ⚡ Try this Q →
The partners of Shri Enterprises decided to convert the partnership firm into a Private Limited Company Shreya (P) Ltd. with effect from 1st January, 2018. The company was incorporated on 1st June, 2018. The business continued on behalf of the company with purchase consideration of ₹ 6,00,000 settled with 12% interest per annum. A loan of ₹ 9,00,000 was availed at 10% per annum. The first year ended 31st March, 2019 showing sales, cost of goods sold, various expenses, and profit of ₹ 1,72,800. Sales pattern changed significantly across pre and post-incorporation periods, and salaries doubled from July 2018. You are required to prepare a Profit and Loss Account showing apportionment of cost and revenue between pre-incorporation and post-incorporation periods.
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Q.5 00 marks easy Share split, preference redemption, and bonus issue accounti ⚡ Try this Q →
The following is the summarised Balance Sheet of Bumbum Limited as at 31st March, 2019, showing authorized capital, issued capital, reserves and surplus, trade payables, and application of funds including PPE, investments, and current assets. In the Annual General Meeting held on 20th June, 2019, resolutions were passed for: (i) Equity share split from ₹ 10 to ₹ 2 each, (ii) Preference share redemption at 5% premium, and (iii) Bonus issue in ratio of 1:3. Investments were sold on 10th July, 2019 for ₹ 5,55,000 and preference shares were redeemed. Bonus issue was concluded by 12th September, 2019. You are required to journalize all transactions including cash transactions and prepare Balance Sheet as at 30th September, 2019.
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Q.6 00 marks easy Rights issue valuation and ex-right price ⚡ Try this Q →
Zeta Ltd. has decided to increase its existing share capital by making rights issue to its existing shareholders. Zeta Ltd. is offering one new share for every two shares held by the shareholder. The market value of the share is ₹ 360 and the company is offering one share of ₹ 180 each. Calculate the value of a right. What should be the ex-right market price of a share?
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Q.7 00 marks easy Preference share redemption with fresh equity issue ⚡ Try this Q →
The capital structure of Chand Ltd. consists of 20,000 Equity Shares of ₹ 10 each fully paid up and 1,000 8% Redeemable Preference Shares of ₹ 100 each fully paid up issued on 1.4.20X1. Undistributed reserve and surplus consist of General Reserve ₹ 80,000, Profit and Loss Account ₹ 20,000, and Investment Allowance Reserve ₹ 10,000 (of which ₹ 5,000 is not free for distribution). Cash at bank is ₹ 98,000. Preference shares are to be redeemed at 10% premium. Directors are empowered to make fresh equity issue at par after utilizing reserves, retaining minimum ₹ 20,000 in general reserve. You are required to pass Journal Entries and show how relevant items will appear in the Balance Sheet after redemption.
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Q.8 00 marks easy Debenture redemption reserve accounting ⚡ Try this Q →
The following balances appeared in the books of Lakshya Ltd. as on 1-4-20X1: 10% Debentures ₹ 37,50,000; Balance of DRR ₹ 1,25,000; and DRR Investment ₹ 5,62,500 represented by 10% Secured Bonds of Government of India (5,625 bonds of ₹ 100 each). Annual contribution to DRR was made on 31st March every year. On 31-3-20X2, bank balance was ₹ 37,50,000 before interest receipt. Interest on debentures had been paid. Investments were realized at par for debenture redemption at 10% premium. Lakshya Ltd. is an unlisted company (other than AIFI, Banking company, NBFC and HFC). You are required to prepare Debenture Redemption Reserve Account, Debenture Redemption Reserve Investment Account and Bank Account for the year ended 31st March, 20X2.
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Q.9 00 marks easy Investment account with bonus issue and rights issue ⚡ Try this Q →
Meera carried out the following transactions in shares of Kumar Ltd.: (1) On 1st April 2019 purchased 40,000 equity shares of ₹ 1 each fully paid for ₹ 60,000. (2) On 15th May 2019 sold 8,000 shares for ₹ 15,200. (3) On 15th June 2019, the company decided: (i) Bonus issue of 1 fully paid share for every 4 shares held on 1st June 2019, and (ii) Right issue of 1 share for every 5 shares at ₹ 1.50 per share with payment in two installments. Meera received bonus shares, took up 4,000 shares under right issue, sold remaining rights at 40 paise per share (proceeds received 30th September 2019). On 15th March 2020 received 15% interim dividend. On 30th March 2020 sold 20,000 shares for ₹ 28,000. You are required to record these transactions in the Investment Account for the year ended 31st March 2020, transferring profits/losses to Profit and Loss account using average cost basis.
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Q.10 00 marks easy Loss of profit insurance policy calculation ⚡ Try this Q →
A trader intends to take a loss of profit policy with indemnity period of 6 months, but cannot decide the policy amount. From the following details, suggest the policy amount: Turnover in last financial year ₹ 36,00,000; Standing charges ₹ 7,20,000; Net profit was 10% of turnover and same trend expected in subsequent year; Increase in turnover expected 25%; Additional expenditure to achieve additional sales ₹ 50,000.
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Q.11 00 marks easy Hire purchase and departmental accounting ⚡ Try this Q →
On January 1, 20X1 Kasturi Ltd. acquired a Pick-up Van on hire purchase from Shorya Ltd. The terms of the contract are: (a) Cash price of van ₹ 25,000; (b) ₹ 10,000 payable on signing contract; (c) Balance payable in annual installments of ₹ 5,000 plus interest; (d) Interest on outstanding balance 6% p.a.; (e) Depreciation 10% p.a. using straight-line method. You are required to show the Van account and Shorya Ltd. account in the books of Kasturi Ltd. from January 1, 20X1 to December 31, 20X3.
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Q.12 00 marks easy Branch accounting and final accounts ⚡ Try this Q →
On 31st March, 2019 Chennai Branch submits Trial Balance to Head Office at Lucknow showing various accounts including furniture, depreciation, salaries, rent, advertising, stock, goods received from head office, debtors, cash, and head office account. Total balances ₹ 448 lacs. Additional information: Closing stock ₹ 62 lacs; Goods costing ₹ 10 lacs dispatched 29th March not received before 1st April; Head Office charged ₹ 1 lac for centralized services not recorded by branch. You are required to: (i) Pass Journal Entries in the books of the Branch to make necessary adjustments, and (ii) Prepare Final Accounts of the Branch including Balance Sheet.
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Q.13 00 marks easy Accounts from incomplete records ⚡ Try this Q →
The books of account of Mr. Maan of Mumbai show the following figures as on 31.3.2018 and 31.3.2019: Furniture & fixtures, Stock, Debtors, Cash, Creditors, Bills payable, and Outstanding salaries. Cash book analysis reveals: Cash sales ₹ 16,20,000; Collection from debtors ₹ 10,58,000; Discount allowed ₹ 20,000; Cash purchases ₹ 6,15,000; Payment to creditors ₹ 9,73,000; Discount received ₹ 32,000; Payment for bills ₹ 4,30,000; Drawings ₹ 1,20,000; Salaries paid ₹ 2,36,000; Rent paid ₹ 1,32,000; Sundry expenses ₹ 81,000. Depreciation on furniture at 10% p.a. on diminishing balance. Gross profit rate maintained at 25% on sales. You are required to prepare Trading and Profit and Loss account for the year ended 31st March, 2019 and Balance Sheet as on that date.
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Q.14 00 marks easy Asset impairment and onerous contracts ⚡ Try this Q →
A Ltd. has entered into a binding agreement with Gamma Ltd. to buy a custom-made machine for ₹ 1,00,000. At the end of 20X1-X2, before delivery of the machine, A Ltd. had to change its method of production. The new method will not require the machine ordered and it will be scrapped after delivery with expected scrap value nil. You are required to advise the accounting treatment and give necessary journal entry in the year 20X1-X2.
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Q.15 00 marks easy Change in accounting policies and fundamental assumptions ⚡ Try this Q →
AS 1 Disclosure of Accounting Policies
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Q.17 00 marks easy PPE recognition, depreciation, and capitalization policy ⚡ Try this Q →
AS 10 Property, Plant and Equipment
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Q.18 00 marks easy Foreign exchange gains/losses and forward contracts ⚡ Try this Q →
AS 11 The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates
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Q.19 00 marks easy Government grants and investment reclassification ⚡ Try this Q →
AS 12 Accounting for Government Grants and AS 13 Accounting for Investments
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Q.20 00 marks easy Capitalization of borrowing costs for qualifying assets ⚡ Try this Q →
AS 16 Borrowing Costs. Govind Ltd. issued 12% secured debentures of ₹ 100 Lakhs on 01.04.2018 to be utilized for: Construction of factory building ₹ 40 Lakhs; Purchase of Machinery ₹ 35 Lakhs; Working Capital ₹ 25 Lakhs. In March 2019, factory construction was completed and machinery installed and ready for use. Total interest on debentures for year ended 31.03.2019 was ₹ 12,00,000. During the year, company invested idle fund from debenture proceeds in fixed deposits and earned interest of ₹ 3,00,000. You are required to show the treatment of interest under Accounting Standard 16 and explain nature of assets.
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